White Pass and Yukon Railway Skagway and the Gold Rush

This takes a fascinating look at Skagway's early days and the building of a railroad under nearly "impossible" conditions. Learn all about the scandals, the shoot outs and the desperate men and women who lived life on the rough edge of the last American frontier. The program brings the days of the Gold Rush of 1898 to life through music, theater and Skagway's beautifully restored buildings. Climb aboard a thrilling journey on the White Pass and Yukon Railway. See the train in action as it rumbles along the narrow gauge track over trestles, through tunnels and past breathtaking vistas.